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Tokyo Notes
Ending 'The Lie'
The DPJ move over a secret nuclear pact with the US is a boost for democracy.
Washington Postal Editorial
A DPJ member’s 9/11 doubts has the Washington Post fired up. But was it a set up as well?
Time for a Break
Japan’s govt steps in to make life easier for company employees. Sort of.
Too Much Tweeting?
Yukio Hatoyama’s Cabinet gets carried away with social networking.
Masuzoe’s Machinations
Yoichi Masuzoe turns the heat up on the LDP leader. So what’s he up to?
Is Japan 'Different'?
Are Japanese different from everyone else? And does it matter if they think so?
Miscalculation
LDP leader Sadakazu Tanigaki miscalculates woefully with a Diet boycott.
Toyota Stems Tide
Has the Toyota chief done enough to halt the string of bad news stories?
Still Waiting
Toyota chief, Japanese Prime Minister both face questions over leadership.
Sanctioning the Kids?
Is denying school children funds the best way to kick-start progress over North Korea?
Not a Moment too Soon
Toyota’s recall is welcome, but is it too late to save its image in the US?
Kirin, Suntory: Incompatible
The merger talk of two leading beer makers fizzles out over differing visions.